Anyaso delivers keynote address at Derby Law School, projects Bende on world stage

Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, OFUJI, the Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has taken Nigeria’s voice to an international platform as he delivers the keynote address at the prestigious University of Derby Law School Annual Conference in Derby, England.

The conference, holding today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, brings together global experts, academics, legal practitioners, and policy thinkers to explore contemporary developments in international economic law and seek practical solutions to emerging societal challenges.

Dr. Anyaso’s invitation by the organisers, according to the university, is in recognition of his life achievements, commitment to expanding opportunities for people, and contributions towards the advancement of society.

Established in 1992, the University of Derby Law School has earned a reputation as a leading institution of legal education in the United Kingdom and beyond. The institution received a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), recognising its outstanding student experience and academic outcomes.

The university is also ranked among the best in the UK for graduate employability, with a significant majority of its graduates progressing into employment or further studies.

The annual conference is organised under the auspices of the Centre for Justice, Law and Society, established in 2023 as a platform for academics, professionals, and experts to share research, exchange ideas, and develop solutions to global challenges.

Previous editions of the conference have attracted participants from diverse sectors, including banking, compliance, financial intelligence, international organisations, and academia.

This year’s event is hosted in collaboration with Cardiff University, the University of Portsmouth, and the London Centre for Commercial and Financial Law.

The conference will focus on the role of law as a tool for addressing global challenges, strengthening institutions for sustainable economic development, and examining the connection between sustainability and environmental protection, particularly in developing countries.

For the people of Bende, these conversations go beyond academic discussions. They represent real issues affecting communities and the future of development — issues that require leaders who understand both local realities and global solutions.

By taking the stage at one of Britain’s respected academic institutions, Dr. Anyaso is placing Bende Constituency and Abia State on an international platform, demonstrating that ideas and leadership from the region can contribute to global conversations.

The former business executive and public affairs advocate has pledged that his contribution at the conference will reflect the aspirations of his people, projecting Bende as a constituency capable of producing thinkers and leaders who belong at the world’s decision-making tables.